Nana Richard Abiona, better known by his stage name Fuse ODG, has cleared the air on the misunderstanding that trailed a social media post he made asking Ghanaian disc jockeys (DJs) to limit airplay of Nigerian songs so Ghanaian music can thrive.
The Ghanaian–English recording artist has denied the reports that he asked the DJs to stop playing Nigerian music on radio stations and in clubs. In the misunderstood tweet, he wrote in pidgin English:
“If you be Ghanaian DJ wey you no go play songs from undeground acts abeg you jus limit your NAIJA content!!! Cos if Nigerians had this opportunity we all know what’s gonna happen!!! Let’s sell Ghanaian music to these visitors properly!!! #YearOfReturn.”
Fuse ODG released an IGTV video to clear the air. In the video, he explained that he will never ask for Ghanaian DJs to quit playing Nigerian songs. Rather, he asked that they limit airplay for Nigerian music in favour of Ghanaian music.
Also, Fuse ODG alleged that there is a policy in Nigeria for radio stations to play 80% of Nigerian songs. He claimed the move has helped in repackaging and increased sales of Nigerian music. The artist asked Ghanaians to learn from this to sell their music at the world stage.